Inland Spain

SLEEP LIKE A KING

Spend a night in a castle or another kind of significant historic building that has been converted into a hotel, with all the latest commodities. And why not relax and immerse yourself in the thermal waters of contemporary spas and enjoy the gastronomic offer of the wine-themed hotels.

The Parador Hotels can be in surpris- ingly spectacular natural locations or in buildings of great monumental and cultural value. Take a walk in the beau- tiful gardens of the Chinchón Parador Hotel in Madrid, a former convent. In Castile-León, enjoy amazing views of the city from the Segovia Parador Ho- tel or stay at the Cervera de Pisuerga Parador Hotel (Palencia) , located in the beautiful Fuentes Carrionas Na- ture Reserve. Spend the night in a Re- naissance palace at the Zafra Parador Hotel (Badajoz) in Extremadura, and enjoy the Medieval atmosphere sur- rounding the Alarcón Parador Hotel (Cuenca) in Castile-La Mancha. Rest just like a pilgrim in ancient times at the Santo Domingo de la Calzada Parador Hotel in La Rioja, or like a knight of the realm in his castle at the Olite Parador Hotel in Navarre , or the Sos del Rey Católico (Zaragoza) in Aragón. L L You'll find them all on www.parador.es Enjoy a different experience in wine- themed accommodation in La Rioja. Stay in fabulous hotels, take part in wine-tasting and undergo exclusive vi-

notherapy treatments. In Castile-León there is all kinds of extraordinary ac- commodation, royal inns , ancient mills, palaces and farm houses which have been converted into really charming hotels. Enjoy the unspoiled nature in a fortress like the Buen Amor Castle in Salamanca, or a typical Mudéjar con- struction like the Casade lasManuelas in Ávila. In Aragón, Extremadura and Castile-La Mancha there are numerous buildings with centuries of history that are these days home to quiet and peaceful hos- tels. Enjoy your breakfast surround- ed by history in the delightful Rueda Monastery in Zaragoza, or even in a sanctuary like Nuestra Señora de Tejeda in Cuenca. Treat yourself in one of Aragón's spas like Sicilia or Serón in Jaraba. After re- laxing in the thermal gardens and Jap- anese baths, you can take a stroll in a unique environment, the Gallocanta lagoon. The Panticosa Spa , very near the Panticosa Los Lagos and Formigal ski resorts,is ideal for relaxation after a day enjoying the snow.

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